Company Law Update

Course Overview:

This long awaited and debated legislation will constitute a major revision of the law governing companies.

The primary aim of this course is to summarise the key changes to be introduced by the Companies Act 2006 considering the position before and after its implementation.

Course Content:

Aims of the Companies Act 2006

Ø The “think small first” approach

Ø Simpler regulation

Ø Easier procedural requirements

Ø Creation of long-term investment culture

The company’s constitution

Ø Changes made to the memorandum of association

Ø New Table A

The company’s management

Ø Role of a company secretary

Ø Codification of directors’ duties

Ø New duties to all stakeholders

Ø Shareholders’ meetings

Ø Shareholders’ rights

Corporate finance aspects

Ø Rules on capital maintenance

Ø Corporate recovery